Multiple choice

The geometry of carboplatin is

  1. linear

  2. trigonal planar

  3. tetrahedral

  4. square planar

  5. octahedral
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In square planar complexes, the geometry is prevalent for transition metal complexes with d8 configuration. Thus, the central atom (Pt) in carboplatin has dsp2 hybridisation with square planar geometry.

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